1971 Austin 3 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 3 | TL-50 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
